Keolis Commuter Services has named David T. Mitrou general counsel and director – labor affairs for the company’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) commuter rail contract that begins on July 1, 2014.
Mitrou joins Keolis from The McCormack Firm in Boston, where he was a partner with extensive experience representing commuter rail operators and other public transportation service providers in Massachusetts. His client experience includes the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, its past two commuter rail operators, and the Canadian National Railway Co. Mitrou is a member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
Previously, Mitrou was an assistant district attorney in Nassau County, N.Y. He received his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law in 1999 and his undergraduate degree in applied psychology from Ithaca College in 1996, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was a member of the Psi Chi honor society. He has been recognized in “Massachusetts Super Lawyers – Rising Star Edition” seven times.
“As we rapidly prepare for taking over the MBTA commuter rail contract this July, we’re pleased to be getting legal guidance from such an experienced and well-respected railroad expert,” said Gerald Francis, acting general manager for Keolis Commuter Services in Boston.
“The strong reputation of Keolis for customer service and operational excellence attracted me to this position working directly for the company, and I’m excited to be joining the Boston team,” Mitrou said.
